Monthly Archives: March 2013

George Anastaplo I realized, as I prepared my February 17, 2013 Works of the Mind Lecture (at the Chicago Cultural Center) for the Basic Program of Liberal Education for Adults (The University of Chicago), that two different talks by me … Continue reading →

George Anastaplo I. Edmund Burke is remembered as perhaps the most eloquent Parliamentary champion in the 1770’s of the cause of the American Colonists. Critical to their grievances was an apparent taxation of them by the British Parliament without … Continue reading →

George Anastaplo I. A teacher of mine –an exceptional Classical scholar – was inclined to dismiss Xenophon as “not of the first rank”. But he could acknowledge, upon further thought, that Xenophon did know horses. These assessments may have … Continue reading →

Daniel Shannon, Dean The Graham School of General Studies The University of Chicago This evening we introduce a new category of recognition for instructors who have made significant contributions to the School and the University beyond their superior teaching. The … Continue reading →